Saturday January 08, 1983: on this day

January 08, 1983 was the 8th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 08, 1983 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 08, 1983, who was born and died on January 08, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Maneater by Daryl Hall & John Oates), movies (e.g. Tenebre, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Nature) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 08, 1983?


January 08, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 8th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1983 can also be written as 1/8/1983 in the US and as 8/1/1983 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1983 in January 1983 calendar

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January 08, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 1983:

  • A riot breaks out at sing sing prison, new york.

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January 08, 1983: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Cleveland Browns - Los Angeles Raiders : 10 - 27
  • Detroit Lions - Washington Redskins : 7 - 31
  • New England Patriots - Miami Dolphins : 13 - 28
  • St. Louis Cardinals - Green Bay Packers : 16 - 41
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January 08, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 08, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 8th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 08, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 08, 1983 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 1983 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 08, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:13 am and setting at 01:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 1983.

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Who was born on January 08, 1983?


Famous people born on January 08, 1983:

  • Chris Masters

    American wrestler.

  • Kim Jong-un

    Kim Jong-un is the Supreme Leader of North Korea.

  • Felipe Colombo

    Mexican-argentinian actor and guitarist (singer-songwriter).

  • Kim Un

    Supreme leader of north korea.

  • Chen Xiexia
  • Kim Jong-un (김정은)
  • Chris Masters (Chris Mordetzky)
  • Miguel Aceval

Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

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January 08, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 2 months old,

or 494 months and 20 days old,

or 2150 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15055 days old,

if you were born on January 08, 1983.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 1983?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 08, 1983.

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January 08, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 08, 1983:

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Tom McCall

    American politician and governor of oregon, 1966-1974.

  • Gerhard Barkhorn

    German fighter pilot (born 1919).

  • Ron Frazer

    Actor from australia (born in 1924).

What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Castin Galilei

    Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.

  • Lamarco Polo

    Famous Venetian explorer who traveled extensively in Asia.

  • Gabrella Galilei

    Gabrella Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a major role in the scientific revolution.

  • Zee Zhou Enlai

    First Premier of the People's Republic of China and a prominent diplomat.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 8th

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January 08, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 08, 1983:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
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January 08, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 08, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 3rd and January 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 08, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1983 was Maneater by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

January 08, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 3rd and January 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Maneater youtube
  2. - The Girl Is Mine
  3. - Dirty Laundry
  4. - Down Under
  5. - Sexual Healing

January 08, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1983 was You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

January 08, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 3rd and January 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Can't Hurry Love
  2. - Down Under
  3. - Save Your Love
  4. - A Winter's Tale
  5. - Electric Avenue

January 08, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1983 was Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

January 08, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 08, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 3rd and January 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Sexual Healing
  2. - Truly youtube
  3. - The Girl Is Mine
  4. - 1999
  5. - Put It In A Magazine

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January 08, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 08, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo

Country: Italy

Zeder

Zeder

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Pupi Avati

Starring: Gabriele Lavia, Cesare Barbetti, Anne Canovas, Andrea Montuschi, Adolfo Belletti, Bob Tonelli, Marcello Tusco

Country: Italy

Notturno

Notturno

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi

Starring: Tony Musante, Claudio Cassinelli, Omero Antonutti, Fiorenza Marchegiani

Country: Italy

Sweet 16

Sweet 16

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Jim Sotos

Starring: Bo Hopkins, Susan Strasberg, Patrick Macnee, Don Stroud

Hercules

Hercules

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Gianni Garko, Gabriella Giorgelli, Delia Boccardo, Rossana Podestà, Sybil Danning, Lou Ferrigno, Claudio Cassinelli, Brad Harris, William Berger, Mirella D'Angelo, Raf Baldassarre, Stelio Candelli

Country: Italy

January 08, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 08, 1983 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Nature

Nature

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Nigel Cole

Starring: F. Murray Abraham, Chris Morgan, George Page

Country: United States of America

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 1982

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

The Joy of Painting

The Joy of Painting

Release year: 1983

Starring: Bob Ross

Country: United States of America

January 08, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 08, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book by Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book

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Jane Fonda's Book of Workouts

Master of the Game by Sidney Sheldon

Master of the Game

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KATE BLACKWELL: Who is she? She is the symbol for success. A beautiful woman who turned her inheritance into an international conglomerate. She was awarded a special place among the rich and famous.

Mistral'S Daughter by Judith Krantz

Mistral'S Daughter

By:

Three generations of red-haired, stunning beauties were born to scandal and bred to be successful. They were bound to one extraordinary man, Julien Mistral, who was the painter, genius, and lover whose passions had captivated them all.

The Little Drummer Girl by John le Carre

The Little Drummer Girl

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The New York Times bestseller of A Delicate Truth, and Our Kind of Traitor, Ewan McGregor will star in the major motion picture. "You want the lion to catch you first tie the goat."

The Parsifal Mosaic by Robert Ludlum

The Parsifal Mosaic

By:

Michael Havelock watched as his lover and double agent Jenna Karas were efficiently killed by his own agency.

January 08, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 08, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cassette 50

Cassette 50

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Dragon 32, Oric 1, Oric Atmos, Vic 20, ZX81, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Cascade Games Ltd

Everest Ascent

Everest Ascent

Platform: ZX Spectrum Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure, Strategy

Publisher: Richard Shepherd Software Ltd.

Maziacs

Maziacs

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Action adventure game

Publisher: dk'tronics

Food Fight

Food Fight

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Arabian

Arabian

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Atari Inc. (US)

history

Who was the US President on January 08, 1983?

On January 08, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1983?

On January 08, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 1983?

On January 08, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 8th?

January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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What happened in 1983?

1983 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Annie closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 2,377 performances
  • Sophisticated Ladies closes at Lunt-Fontanne NYC after 767 performances
  • Gaylord Perry joins Nolan Ryan and Steve Carlton to reach 3,500 career strikeouts this season, he also wins his 1st game as a Royal

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What was the calendar for January 1983?

January 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Saturday January 8, 1983